The Genesis Paintings, also known as “genesis heat-set paints,” are a specific type of oil paints used in the Reborning process to create realistic reborn babies. These paintings are called “heat-set” because they require heat to dry and permanently set on the surface of the reborn doll. Here are more details about the Genesis paintings:
Characteristics of the Genesis Paintings:
- Oil Paints: Genesis paintings are oil paintings, which means that they are composed mainly of pigments suspended in oil. This gives the paints a rich texture and an ability to blend smoothly., which is essential to achieve realistic details in the skin of a reborn baby.
- Custom Mix: Before applying Genesis paints, the artist must mix them with a specific mixing medium. This allows the artist to control the viscosity and consistency of the paint, which is crucial to achieve specific effects and details.
- Air Oven Drying: A distinctive feature of Genesis paintings is that they require drying using a specialized air oven. This drying process is controlled and precise, allowing the artist to dry each layer of paint evenly and adjust the temperature and time as needed. Drying with an air oven is essential to permanently fix the paint on the surface of the reborn doll..
- Realism and Details: Genesis paintings are prized in Reborning for their ability to create realistic details., like veins, birthmarks, blush on the cheeks and other skin nuances. Reborn artists use fine brushes and successive layers of paint to achieve the authentic appearance of a newborn baby..
- Sealed: After painting is completed, A specialized sealant is applied to protect and preserve the artwork and prevent the paint from peeling or deteriorating over time.
Genesis paints are highly valued by reborn artists due to their ability to create a realistic appearance on reborn dolls.. The controlled drying process with an air oven is essential to achieve a permanent and long-lasting fixation of the paint., ensuring that realism endures over time in these unique works of art.